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Overview |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1110/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 824 students)
Hamline University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or MCAD?
- Hamline University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($47,134.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Hamline University than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($47,134.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than MCAD ($22,759 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 10.3% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,910 vs. $12,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($33,981 vs. $27,729)
Hamline University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 31 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than MCAD (48.4%)
Hamline University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or MCAD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCAD and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Hamline University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $13,600 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,500)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/